It doesn’t get much cheaper than $279 and for the price the Toshiba mini NB505 delivers style and substance. The EasyGrip finish, comfy keyboard, and more than 7 hours of battery life add up to one of the best bargain netbooks yet. When using the mini NB505, we found it responsive enough for word processing and surfing the web but not for heavy-duty multitasking.
- Stylish EasyGrip finish in multiple colors
- Long battery life
- Comfortable keyboard
- Relatively loud speakers
- Runs cool
Cons
- Touchpad can be oversensitive
- Problems making Skype calls when multitasking
- Annoying Norton pop-ups
Bottom Line
For just $299, this netbook offers long battery life, a solid keyboard, and multiple color options.
